3.NF.3 Third Grade Common Core Lesson
In this 3.NF.3 Third Grade Common Core Lesson, students explain equivalence and compare fractions by reasoning about their size.
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How to teach Fractions
In this 3.NF.3 Third Grade Common Core Lesson, students explain equivalence and compare fractions by reasoning about their size.
This lesson teaches students how to write a fraction to represent a picture. This lesson is perfect for small group, math centers or independent practice.
First, count how many pieces of the shape are shaded in. This is your numerator. Then, count how many total pieces are in the shape. This is your denominator. Next, find the fraction card that matches the fraction you have written. Also, continue practicing creating simple equivalent fractions by coloring in parts of shapes. Finally, you can continue your practice using the provided worksheets individually or with a partner.
Other resources to use with this 3.NF.3 Third Grade Common Core Lesson
If you are using this lesson, your students are probably learning about fractions.
Use this Fraction Action Fractions Activity as an additional resource for your students.
You may introduce this lesson by review fraction vocabulary like halves, thirds, and fourths from Second Grade. Next, distribute fraction picture and number cards for students. As students work, circulate around the classroom to listen to discussions students have about fractions. After the activity, share students’ discussions that you heard to promote fraction skills. Finally, student can continue their practice using the provided worksheets individually or with a partner.
Be sure to check out more Fraction Activities and the entire Third Grade Common Core Workbook.
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